Diddysays the "freak-off" videos the government is trying to use against him actually prove his innocence ... he says the tapes show consensual sex with Cassieand he even claims she appeared to enjoy herself.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Diddy's defense team says they've seen the 9 so-called "freak-off" videos the feds are making a big stink about ... but his attorneys say the content on the tapes amounts to "private sexual activity between fully consenting adults in a long-term relationship."
Diddy's legal team says his ex-girlfriend Cassie "not only consented, but thoroughly enjoyed herself" and "is evidently happy, dominant and completely in control." The docs reference Victim-1, who we now know is Cassie.
Patrick Mahomessays his wife, Brittany, was an absolute rock star during her third childbirth ... praising her for crushing it -- and letting him watch football leading up to the big moment, too!!
The three-time Super Bowl champ met with the media just two days after the happy couple welcomed their second daughter -- Golden Raye Mahomes -- to the world ... and he talked all about what it's like to have the newest addition around.
"It's been cool to welcome another baby girl into our family and see how our other kids react to her and having baby sissy and stuff like that," Mahomes said.
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's final days in their home were far from peaceful ... and we have the police body cam to prove it.
As you know, cops were called to intervene back in December when Kroy chose to block Kim's moving truck with his car ... to prevent her from taking off with any of their shared property, which he felt he was entitled to.
Yet, as new police body cam footage obtained by TMZ shows ... Kim hurled her own accusations of theft at Kroy during the moving day debacle.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster can’t stop the smooches after confirming they’re together -- acting like a couple of love-struck teens!
Check out this clip of the lovebirds publicly locking lips for the first time -- they're seen in a parking garage, and later in an L.A. In-N-Out drive-thru -- super passionate, with the Broadway actress cradling Hugh's face like it was a romcom.
The car date kissing parade kept rolling with huge grins and a glow that could light up Broadway.
Leonie Hanne is adding a new stamp in her passport ... because she's on a getaway in Asia, and she's bringing the heat.
The German fashion model is visiting Thailand for an island adventure ... her vacation -- and her body -- looks like a dream.
Leonie is showing off the goods in some sexy bikinis ... busting out the swimwear for some boat rides and poolside relaxation.
All of Thailand's greatest hits are on display here ... monkeys, jungles, infinity pools, islands ... and Leonie's soaking it all while looking amazing.
Leonie's worked with huge brands like Dior, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Tommy Hilfiger ... and she's making Yao Noi Island her own personal runway.
Majorly sad news from the British comedy scene ... Tony Slattery -- best known for his role on the UK version of the improv show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?" -- has died.
Slattery’s longtime partner of nearly 4 decades, Mark Michael Hutchinson, confirmed the news ... telling BBC the comedian passed away Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack Sunday evening.
Tony rose to fame in the '80s and was best known for his quick wit and improvisational genius on Britain's hugely successful "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" -- long before the show was remade for U.S. audiences.
Influencer Olivia Davis is clearing the air amid allegations she's racist following her controversial comments regarding her ex, Torrey Craig, and his new flame, Megan Thee Stallion.
We caught up with the social media star outside Whole Foods in Los Angeles, where she sounded off on the growing claims she's a bigot ... which she told us couldn't be further from the truth.
Torrey Craig’s Alleged Ex Olivia Davis And Her Friends Lana Rhoades And Alexa Adams Trend As They ‘Wonder What His Type Is’ After He Goes Public With Megan Thee Stallion
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For those who've missed the drama ... Olivia faced backlash after an episode of the "3 Girls 1 Kitchen" podcast, in which OD and her pals Alexa Adams and Lana Rhoades questioned Torrey's taste in women in the midst of his romance with the rapper, as he previously dated ladies who looked like Olivia.
Ellie the Elephant, the New York Liberty's mascot, and Grimace are taking over Brooklyn -- a dynamic duo we've never seen together before, but now we've learned why they're hanging out.
The surprise friendship is all about teaming up to welcome the 2025 McDonald's All American Games to Brooklyn April 1st at Barclays Center, Ellie's WNBA home turf -- and they were super pumped about it when TMZ caught up with them.
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Trust us, you’ve gotta check out the video -- no one’s more hyped about the hoops news than these 2, except maybe Grimace's crew at McDonald's ... which just made the official announcement about The Games.
Folks have donated nine figures to victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires thanks to online crowdsourcing ... with some of Hollywood's biggest names among those opening their wallets.
TMZ has learned GoFundMe has raised more than $100 million to directly support families, communities and businesses who have lost everything in the fires.
We're told the money is also going to non-profits like World Central Kitchen, Salvation Army and Baby2Baby ... who are providing critical aid to impacted residents.
Folks living near the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire are on high alert after a resident confronted a suspicious hiker on a remote road in Topanga ... and now cops are involved.
TMZ obtained video of a tense interaction between a Topanga local and a lone hiker, who gave vague answers to basic questions about where he was going and what he was doing walking around with a backpack in a fire zone.
There are concerns arson is the cause of the Palisades Fire ... and at one point during the exchange, the hiker responds to a question about the contents of his backpacking by saying unprompted, "Definitely not any lighter fluid."
Kate Middleton has confirmed her cancer is now in remission and she's focusing on recovery and a fulfilling year ahead, while also thanking the medical center that treated her.
The Princess of Wales shared a pic at London’s Royal Marsden Hospital, revealing her new role as the institution's Joint Patron to support their medical research and help transform the lives of those impacted by cancer.
Kate also made a rare visit to the hospital, where she spoke with cancer patients about their health journeys -- something she knows all too well.
It's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas for the Jonas Brothers and Priyanka Chopra ... the famous family is currently filming a new holiday flick, with just 345 days to spare.
Check it out ... Joe Jonas is bundled up under a black winter coat while taking a moment to check his phone in between scenes for the untitled Christmas film he's now filming in Toronto, Canada.
The upcoming holiday movie is a family affair ... with sister-in-law Priyanka rocking burgundy slacks and a cream top before getting in front of the camera for the holiday spectacular.
In the footage -- which the couple posted on social media -- Tim and Demi-Leigh can be seen walking through a field ... before they hug and unfurl a picture of an ultrasound.
Jessica Simpson is determined to unload her L.A.-area home amid troubles in her marriage and the ongoing wildfires plaguing the region ... so much so, she's significantly slashed the price.
Here's what we know ... the singer listed her Hidden Hills, Calif. residence for $17.9 million earlier this week -- days before she confirmed her separation from husband Eric Johnsonand as wildfires across the city began threatening her star-studded neighborhood.
Jessica, who purchased the 7-bedroom property fromOzzy and Sharon Osbourne for $11.5 million in 2013, first listed the mansion for $22 million back in September 2023 ... but there weren't any serious takers during the months it was on the market. So, she pulled the listing last August.
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as Donald Trump's U.S. Secretary of Defense spiraled into chaos with multiple protesters disrupting the proceedings.
Check out the video ... Hegseth was thanking people for "literally and figuratively having my back" when, ironically, an elderly man behind him decided to air his differing opinion, calling him a misogynist before getting escorted out -- and the protest parade didn’t stop there.
At least three protesters were booted from the hearing room Tuesday morning, with one woman airing her grievances before being shown the door -- and another man dramatically carried out by U.S. Capitol Police.
Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz -- best known for his years on the mound with the Baltimore Orioles -- died from an apparent overdose ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.
Our sources tell us Matusz was found dead at his Phoenix, Ariz. residence on Jan. 6 ... with a white substance around his mouth and drug paraphernalia -- including a straw, lighter and aluminum foil -- near his right hand.
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We're told it was Matusz's mother, Elizabeth, who discovered him ... after she had grown concerned about him due to comments he made about feeling like he had nothing left to live for.